Public middle schoolGrades 5–6Mansfield ISD

Donna Shepard Academy

1280 FM 1187, Mansfield, TX 76063 · (817) 299-5940

C
77 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 9 points from 2025Down from a B (86) in 2025.
819students
15students per teacher
94.6%attendance
13thof 14 Mansfield ISD middle schools
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BBBADBCRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Donna Shepard Academy has earned an A in 1 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementC · 78

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 81

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsD · 67

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Donna Shepard Academy tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Mansfield ISD middle school average.

Approaches grade level77%
Meets grade level51%
Mansfield ISD middle schools: 54.1%
Masters grade level22%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

819students in 2024–25About the same as the year before
15students per teacher55 full-time teachers
7.8 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$70,100average teacher base pay
57.4%from low-income familiesMansfield ISD middle schools: 48.6%
21.9%English learners
8.4%in gifted & talented
13.9%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 41.4%White 33.3%African American 18.3%Two or More Races 3.7%Asian 2.9%

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Nearby schools

Closest middle schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

BLinda Jobe Middle SchoolMansfield ISD · 88 · 1.0 mi BRogene Worley Middle SchoolMansfield ISD · 85 · 1.8 mi BAsa E Low Jr IntermediateMansfield ISD · 87 · 2.0 mi ABrooks Wester Middle SchoolMansfield ISD · 91 · 2.0 mi DCross Timbers IntermediateMansfield ISD · 69 · 2.2 mi BT A Howard Middle SchoolMansfield ISD · 82 · 2.2 mi PWalnut Creek AcademyPrivate · K · 2.0 mi PFirst Faith Preschool & KindergartenPrivate · PK–K · 2.0 mi
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Questions about Donna Shepard Academy

What is Donna Shepard Academy’s TEA rating?

Donna Shepard Academy earned a C (77 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (86) in 2025.

What grades does Donna Shepard Academy serve?

Grades 5–6. It’s part of Mansfield ISD, at 1280 FM 1187 in Mansfield.

How many students go to Donna Shepard Academy?

819 students in 2024–25, about the same as the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Donna Shepard Academy compare with other Mansfield ISD middle schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 13th of 14 Mansfield ISD middle schools. 36% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Donna Shepard Academy?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Mansfield ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.